ULTIMATE WOLVERINE ##1

Marvel ComicsUltimate Wolverine Vol 1 (2025)

ULTIMATE WOLVERINE

Writer

Chris Condon

Interior Artist

Alessandro Cappuccio

Cover Artist

Gleb Melnikov

Publication Date

January 2025

Cover Variant

Regular/A Cover

Printing

First Printing

Comic Description

Part of the 'Ultimate Universe' relaunch initiated by Jonathan Hickman. This issue introduces the new Ultimate version of Wolverine, Logan, in a world where the Maker has rewritten superhero history. It establishes the character's new status quo and mission within Earth-6160.

Condition & Value

Condition Grade

Near Mint (CGC 9.4)

Condition Details

Fresh out of original shipping materials. Sharp corners are visible through the polybag. No apparent color-breaking spine stress or blunting. The slight waviness visible is likely due to the plastic bagging and not the comic itself.

Estimated Market Value

$4.99 - $10.00 (Raw); $60 - $80 (CGC 9.8 Anticipated)

Recent Sales

Initial pre-orders and release day sales are trending at cover price ($4.99) for standard editions. Higher ratios or retailer exclusives for this issue are fetching $25-$100 depending on rarity.

Grading Recommendation

Currently only worth grading if the owner believes it is a guaranteed 9.8 for a personal collection. As a modern, high-print-run first issue, the market will soon be saturated with 9.8 copies. A professional press and clean is recommended to ensure the highest possible grade.

Notable Features

First appearance of the Ultimate Wolverine (Earth-6160 version). Direct Edition with modern UPC. Launch of a new ongoing series.

Authentication Notes

Authentic modern Marvel publication. Features the standard modern white-bordered Ultimate Universe branding, correct logo placement for the 2024/2025 line, and crisp digital coloring/printing consistent with current Marvel manufacturing.

Scanned on 2/23/2026
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